Threatened Species Officer - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

ACT Government

Verified Company

Canberra, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced team player to contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (TNR).

TNR's Threatened Species Program focuses on the recovery of threatened species through breeding programs, conservation research, and education.

Managed by a team of skilled and experienced staff the program works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, research institutions and organisations to manage various innovative conservation projects including recovery programs for the Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, Northern Corroboree Frog and Grassland Earless Dragon and the development of a 120Ha safe-haven for critically endangered wildlife - one of the ACT governments flagship projects.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

Tertiary qualifications in the field of environmental management, wildlife biology or ecology is required.
Current driver's licence and ability or willingness to learn how to drive manual vehicles.
Preparedness to wear a uniform.
Preparedness to work a shift roster which includes weekends and public holidays
Ability and willingness to undertake after hours and incident management duties, including afterhour reserve lock up functions, participation in fire standby roster and search and rescue operations.
Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP).

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Note:

This is a temporary position available from 3 July 2023 until 29 February 2024.